Canon 5D MIII vs Panasonic LZ20

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon 5D MIII and Panasonic LZ20, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and LZ20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIII was released around the same time to the LZ20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 5D MIII scores against the LZ20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIII enjoys outer measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 5D MIII and Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 5D MIII versus the LZ20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and LZ20 is 55 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIII and LZ20.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIII featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.